Big Mama Thornton

thumb|Big Mama Thornton Willie Mae Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984), better known as Big Mama Thornton because of her height (nearly 6 feet) and weight (200 pounds), was an American singer and songwriter of the blues and R&B. Quotes "Ball and Chain" (1968) Written, recorded and released by Thornton herself, included in a 1968 album of the same name. Sittin' down by my window,Honey, lookin' out at the rain.Lord, Lord, Lord, sittin' down by my window,Baby, lookin' out at the rain.Somethin' came along, grabbed a hold of me,And it felt just like a ball and chain.Honey, that's exactly what it felt like,Honey, just dragging me down. Love's got a hold on me, baby,Feels just like a ball and chain.Now, love's just draggin' me down, baby, yeah,Feels like a ball and chain.I hope there's someone out there who could tell meWhy the man I love wanna leave me in so much pain.Yeah, maybe, maybe you could help me, come on, help me! External links Category:Blues singers Category:R&B singers Category:20th-century African-American women Category:Women singers Category:People from Alabama Category:1926 births Category:1984 deaths